Description
Honey Lime Chili Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent marinated chicken with zesty honey-lime goodness and a hint of chili. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, these bowls are not only delicious but also visually stunning. Packed with fresh vegetables and topped with your favorites, they promise an explosion of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Your favorite toppings: avocado slices, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk lime juice, honey, chili powder, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides (5–7 minutes per side) or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Slice: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Bowls: Use rice or quinoa as a base; add fresh veggies like bell peppers or corn.
- Serve: Top each bowl with sliced chicken and your choice of toppings. Drizzle with extra honey-lime sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg